A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2660576 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2661966 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 2660451 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-06-02 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e3c5d2c9ee2c5a0f536866a11849c6bb270de5eaa0d178b44252ec212a60401Block Operator
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